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Founder

Sir Titus Salt

1803-1876

Industrialist who built Saltaire

318 items in the archive

Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from about 1906

Handwritten account of Isabel Salt travelling to Germany, including Leipzig and Dresden, during March to April in about 1906

Corporate Era

Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from about 1906

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Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from 1899

Handwritten account of Isabel Salt travelling to France and Italy, including Pompeii, in March and April 1899

Corporate Era

Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from 1899

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Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from 1890

Handwritten account of Isabel Salt 'aged 13 3/4' of a trip starting in Saltaire, staying in London before travelling to Dover to cross the channel to France

Salt Family Era

Travel notebook of Isabel Salt from 1890

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Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition

During the 1880s there was an increased demand for school places in Saltaire

Salt Family Era

Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition

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6.5.1887-31.10.1887

Diner du 5 Mai 1887

5 gold embossed menus for dinner at Milner Field 5th May 1887, held during the visit of Princess Beatrice

Salt Family Era

Diner du 5 Mai 1887

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1887 Jubilee Exhibition medallion

On the front: picture of Victoria Hall, surrounded by the words 'The Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition' with '1887' at the base

Salt Family Era

1887 Jubilee Exhibition medallion

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The south face of Milner Field in about 1885

Photograph of Milner Field house in about 1885 showing the south face

Salt Family Era

The south face of Milner Field in about 1885

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Memorandum and suggestions 1883

Original paper, handwritten document relating to the Salt family business

Salt Family Era

Memorandum and suggestions 1883

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Dayton Coal and Iron Company Limited

Company founded in Dayton, Tennessee, United States owned by the Salts company

Salt Family Era

Dayton Coal and Iron Company Limited

other

1883-

Royal visit 1882 by Prince of Wales (future Edward VII)

The Prince and Princess of Wales (the future Edward VII and his consort Alexandra) visited Saltaire in 1882

Salt Family Era

Royal visit 1882 by Prince of Wales (future Edward VII)

other

1882-1882

Albert Road School

A new primary school on Albert Road in Saltaire was opened in 1878, its creation supported by husband and wife Titus Salt Junior and Catherine Salt

Salt Family Era

Albert Road School

other

1878-

Saltaire Conversazione

The Saltaire Conversazione was an annual social event that occurred between 1878 and 1964 (except for the years around the world wars)

Salt Family Era

Saltaire Conversazione

other

1878-1964

Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976

A folded A4 leaflet outlining the itinerary of public events in November 1976 for commemorating 100 years since the death of Titus Salt.

Salt Family Era

Sir Titus Salt 1876: Centenary events in the village of Saltaire, November 1976

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Congregational Sunday School site, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The Sunday School was the last building constructed in Titus Salt’s lifetime, built on the corner of Caroline Street and Victoria Road

Salt Family Era

Congregational Sunday School site, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

other

1876-1973

Saltaire Club and Institute

The Saltaire Club and Institute opened in 1870 and was based in a large new building on Victoria Road, above Salts Mill

Titus Salt Era

Saltaire Club and Institute

other

1870-

Milner Field, Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Milner Field was a neo-gothic mansion built for Titus Salt Junior and Catherine Salt

Titus Salt Era

Milner Field, Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

other

1869-1947

Methodist Church building, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel that first stood on this site was built in 1868 on land gifted by Titus Salt

Titus Salt Era

Methodist Church building, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

other

1868-1970

Sir Titus Salt's Hospital

Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital was opened in Saltaire in September 1868 and provided crucial medical help many decades before the foundation of the National Health S

Titus Salt Era

Sir Titus Salt's Hospital

other

1868-

Bath and Wash House, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Titus Salt built the Bath and Wash houses in 1863 at a cost of £7000 (over £600,000 today)

Titus Salt Era

Bath and Wash House, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

other

1863-1936

Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959

Subtitled: Celebrations of the Centenary of the Opening of the Church built by the late Sir Titus Salt, Bart

Titus Salt Era

Saltaire Congregational Church: 1858 1959

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The Knoll, Baildon, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The Knoll was a grand mansion in Baildon, near Saltaire

Titus Salt Era

The Knoll, Baildon, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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1858-1965

Beatrice, Princess

Princess Beatrice was the youngest child of Queen Victoria

Titus Salt Era

Beatrice, Princess

other

1857-

Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons & Co Limited

Salts Mill was originally owned and operated by Titus Salt, Sons & Company

Titus Salt Era

Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons & Co Limited

other

1853-1923

Salts Mill- The Owners and Managers 1853-1986

Salts Mill- The Owners and Managers 1853-1986 by Maggie Smith and Colin Coates

Titus Salt Era

Salts Mill- The Owners and Managers 1853-1986

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